Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Aggro

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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
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2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
72%inclusion94 decks131 decks
64%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
58%inclusion77 decks133 decks
52%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
58%inclusion77 decks133 decks
51%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
57%inclusion76 decks133 decks
49%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
56%inclusion74 decks133 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion75 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Lizard Blades
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
76%inclusion101 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion98 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion90 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion81 decks133 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion73 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion68 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion67 decks133 decks
41%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Combat Celebrant
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Blade Historian
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion26 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Brash Taunter
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Legion Leadership
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion49 decks132 decks
27%synergy
Great Train Heist
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Helix
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
-16%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Thunder Magic
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Twinferno
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Big Score
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Price of Progress
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Strike
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Full Throttle
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Day
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Relentless Assault
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Overpowering Attack
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0%synergy
World at War
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
26%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Colossus Hammer
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Aggravated Assault
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Super State
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion98 decks133 decks
42%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion67 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Arena of Glory
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
11%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Needle Spires
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion120 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion105 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion64 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion132 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion132 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion125 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion102 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion85 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion68 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Summit
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy